To start, I wouldn’t call this hotel ‘city centre’. The hotel was a 7 minute walk from Brussels North train station. If you have mobility issues, the hotel is located up a hill. The biggest negative was that the hotel was located in a very dirty area next to the red light district. I arrived at 22:45 and I felt unsafe. Once I arrived at the hotel, they had already charged my credit card but I usually pay using my card in euros when I arrive at the hotel. This is the first hotel that’s pre-charged my card before arrival. (Other than the ‘holding’ deposit). There are no ‘decent’ or fast food restaurants open after 22:00. The receptionist said ‘this is Belgium with a shrug’. My room was clean and it appeared that it had been upgraded recently. However, the hallways and main lobby looked aged. There was no safe or mini fridge in the room. My room faced the main street and it was noisy even with double glazed windows. I wouldn’t stay at this hotel again.